Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is uncovered. There is a valet parking fee of USD 15 per night.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 15 to 35 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, rooms, and bathrooms. Specific accessibility features should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located just a 5-minute walk from Flavel House Museum and the Oregon Film Museum. It is 0.3 miles from Liberty Theater and 0.6 miles from Columbia River Maritime Museum.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Bowline Hotel in Astoria

Average nightly price at Bowline Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$175
February	$231
March	$194
April	$219
May	$224
June	$300
July	$321
August	$351
September	$295
October	$234
November	$197
December	$199

What guests think

At Bowline Hotel, travelers consistently praise the unique waterfront setting with sweeping Columbia River views and walkable access to Astoria, along with friendly, welcoming staff and thoughtful touches like sauna barrels, fireplaces, and an inviting bar and restaurant.

Many guests love the modern, industrial rooms and river-facing balconies, though repeated feedback mentions very soft mattresses and significant noise from sea lions, neighboring rooms, and bar music. A number of reviews also note warm rooms during hot weather due to lack of air conditioning, plus practical trade-offs like street or paid valet parking and occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses (flies, clogged drains, dusty spots). Overall, it suits travelers who value design and location and can tolerate some noise and limited on-site parking.

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Facilities

Waterfront barrel saunas, an on-site bar/restaurant, and cozy fire pits are highlights. Parking is mostly street with paid valet; there is no on-site self parking, and some mention no elevator to the second floor.

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Joan

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Clean and tidy. On the down side there was no on site parking. Parking was either on the street or with the valet.

10

Nancy

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved that we were greeted with some bubbly upon arrival..such a nice treat! Cannot beat the views! Waterfront saunas were on point! Such a unique and special place. Oh and the resident sea lions were the highlight of the whole experience! Highly recommend!

10

Nicole

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful. Clean and modern with a gorgeous view. Check-in was easy, and we had champagne upon arrival. The room was spacious, and I loved the decor and all the small touches. We also utilized the on-site sauna, which was amazing. We walked downtown and enjoyed the restaurants, as well as a farmers' market. I would recommend this hotel and stay here again.

10

Seth

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property at a fantastic location. Saunas were a plus!

10

Dena

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute booking, what a great find and stay. The property is waterfront with amazing views. This new hotel is well designed and has so many fun features. Don't miss the personal waterfront saunas, the comfy slippers and bathrobes. The restaurant and bar were great and the food was delicious and unique. Parking street side was easy and the location is close to everything in Astoria.

10

Kenneth

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bowline Hotel is in an amazing location right on the Columbia River. Our room was very comfortable and the view was great. There were sea lions roaming under the pilings the hotel is build on, and in the water next to the hotel. The Bowline is in very easy driving distance to the museums and restaurants in Astoria, but the whole Astoria boardwalk area was not very lively the weekdays we were there. Parking is on the street unless you use the hotel's valet service. Our breakfast, which was not part of our room charge, was very nice. We would stay here again.

10

James

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

definitely different -- great views, fantastic staff, super drinks, and thank goodness the sea lions seem to have gone to bed. PS don't forget the welcome glass of bubbly and a sauna with a glass dome looking into the harbor. :)

10

Alexandra

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location right on the water and boardwalk/trolly line. Beautiful bar inside, comfortable room with fireplace and access to barrel saunas on the property as well as free bike rentals with a local company. We were able to walk to restaurants/bars and saw some sea lions right outside. In room amenities were great- local coffee and tea with French press and amazing smelling body products. Helpful, friendly staff-Will definitely return.

10

Lisann

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was cozy and comfortable. The Saunas were clean and worked well with a beautiful view. The sea lions were so amazing to listen to. 10/10! Would come back any day!

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Edward

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great time. Staff was extremely helpful with directions and suggestions for food. The hotel is very nice and being right on the water is very cool. The saunas were easy to use and the windows made the experience very cool during sunset.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean and well kept, with many noting tidy rooms and fresh decor. Some reports of flies or gnats, dusty spots, spider webs, clogged drains, or occasional housekeeping misses.

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Emilie

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Bowline had a nice location. I enjoyed the double shower and big tub. However when we got into our room there were crumbs on the couch and the little fan was extremely dusty. They say you have blackout curtains but they are not. Highly recommend bringing a mask to keep the street lights out of your eye's as you sleep. And I hope you can sleep with the sound of the boulders being rolled under your room. Seems they have loose pilings that bang all night with the waves. They also shake the building. I got no sleep. I also recommend they improve the lighting in the room. The bulbs on the sides of the couch and bed are extremely bright and they need lighting in the little coffee bar. Also I hope they will check the honey sticks they have on the coffee bar. Mine had turned to sugar. Glad I brought my own. They also need recycling bins in the rooms. Surprised they didn’t have them. All hotels I’ve stayed in do.

10

Julie

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean, rooms comfortable and staff was friendly.

10

Kris

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The flies in the lobby were bad but it is nice to keep the doors open.

10

Jacqueline

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spider webs covering chairs and tables outside made it difficult to enjoy the view from the patio. Room had flies and other bugs along with spider webs throughout. Sink was clogged, making it slow to drain. Blow dryer wouldn’t work on “high” setting. Limited bathroom counter space. Bathtub truly is exposed to entire room, including sitting area and outside of your curtains aren’t closed. I could have used more hangers considering robes take up 2 of them. Appreciated the complimentary beverage, lotions and cleansers were pleasant scent, and the bed was VERY comfortable (but not the overstuffed pillows). No microwave in room.

10

John

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room clean cleaning staff efficient and very pleasant

10

Adam

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean.

8

Emma

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed the property. Cute room, plenty of space, great views to watch the ships come in and just relax on the balcony. I had a few minor issues that were easy to ignore. My room was directly over the bar so you can hear/feel the music until it closes. Fruit flies in the bathroom was the only thing that was hard to ignore.

10

Matthew

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of attention to detail in a simplified Nordic design. Great staff, location and cleanliness.

10

Israel

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff, great area,

8

JI YUN

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is walking distance to a bunch of restaurants, bars, breweries etc. didn’t have to move my car. The hotel is right on the water, the rooms with the water view is way better than viewing the railroad tracks ( only because homeless people are living under the tracks) The rooms are a good size. It’s not super clean. The coffee press still had a little bits if coffee grind in them ( it wasn’t cleaned out very well so didn’t use). The bed wasn’t as comfortable for me because it was way to soft. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant/bat made yummy cocktails and the food was good. I would definitely stay here again because it’s prime location.

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Rooms

Stylish, industrial rooms with popular river views and fireplaces. Common drawbacks are very soft or uneven mattresses, notable noise (sea lions, thin walls, bar), sliding bathroom doors with limited privacy, and warm rooms in hot weather due to no AC.

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Austin

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is the place to stay in Astoria great little spot on the pier. Rooms are industrial style best part is how incredibly soft the bed is, this is now my go to spot in Astoria

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Eric

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, amazing location. Unfortunately the bed was terrible, lumpy and uneven, made for a rough night of sleep. Sea lions are extremely noisy, we were got a kick out of them but light sleepers beware.

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Barry

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If your room does not face the ocean, you may not get a breeze. No air conditioning and the fans help but not enough. Bed was soft, shower head needed to be descaled so water would blow properly. No elevator to second floor so if you have trouble with steps that would be a problem.

10

Rebecca

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love staying at Bowline. It was our 3rd trip and 1st time staying on the second floor. We’ll never go back down. Less sea lion noise and better riverview. Can’t wait to go back!

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Dawn

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right on the Columbia River, walking distance to the downtown section, right on the Riverfront Trolley line. It was a warm day when I arrived, and my room was south-facing, and very, very warm. There was a ceiling fan and a table fan, but being right on the street, I thought it imprudent to leave the window open to cool the room down. Bad timing, and no ac. I was not a fan of the bed, very squishy matress, personally prefer firmer, but the linens were lovely. I had an excellent meal at The Knot, salmon chowder, focaccia bread, and a seasonal Lemon Drop, all reasonably priced. I thought the room was overpriced.

6

Ryan

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bowline has fantastic rooms and we loved being right in the heart of downtown Astoria. The staff was welcoming and everything was very easy. The major negative is that for the price, these rooms are way too noisy. It’s very hard to sleep given the walls are very thin. We found this was a great place to experience but not somewhere you can go to get peace and quiet.

6

Jennyfer

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Almost everything about this property is great, the rooms are very noisy. We could heat everything our neighbors said, including their 5 am alarm. They do provide ear plugs for sea lions, but you’ll also want them for the other guests. When you’re paying so much for a room I would have expected not to hear the people in the others rooms as much.

10

Logan

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff, great room and view! Very clean and unique. Most comfortable bed and pillows we’ve ever had at a hotel! We love everything about this place. My wife travels all over the U.S., all the time and this is her favorite room she has ever had.

10

Juliet

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We highly recommend a stay at the Bowline. Clean, comfortable rooms with an awesome view (we stayed in 39). The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Lots of places within walking distance. The one complaint we have is the lack of microwave in the room, really inconvenient to not be able to warm up leftovers. I heard there is a microwave in the main hotel area but thats not a fun option if the weather is bad or you want to stay in your PJs.

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Nicholas

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So so loud. Many people had complained about the sea lions but that’s not the issue we had. The 1st floor suite has a paper-thin roof, meaning you can hear EVERY SINGLE FOOTSTEP of the people staying in the room above you. Awful nights sleep. I spoke to front desk upon checking out and they acted surprised. Strange as it’s a structural problem, not variable like sea lions barked at each other. I gave the hotel multiple opportunities to respond to my feedback however after a month, and several emails, I’ve had zero response, so hopefully this review with serve as caution to avoid the 1st floor rooms AT ALL COSTS.

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Service

Service is broadly praised as warm, friendly, and accommodating, with welcome touches like champagne at check-in. A few reviews cite slow or curt interactions and check-in or billing hiccups.

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Kurt

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great charming hotel with amazing service and great restaurant and bar.

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Mark

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people were fantastic. All the folks there were great. True hospitality! Highly recommend.

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Bart

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location, great atmosphere, amazing views, superb service and comfortable accommodations. They even provide complementary ear plugs in case the sea lions get too loud!

10

Sara

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful boutique hotel in Astoria. Every detail considered- welcome drink, bath products, bath robes, bedding, and beautiful branding of all materials in the room. Staff was very welcoming and helpful and all facilities were very clean. In a cool repurposed cannery building, and in a neat spot of town close to restaurants and shops. On-site restaurant and bar served delicious food and drink. Accommodating to dogs and a great spot to start our trip down the Oregon Coast.

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Amy

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was drawn to this hotel by the beautiful seaside views in the photos and booked a night for a special birthday trip, despite the high price of around $480. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. There was no parking on-site — we had to rely on valet parking and pay extra. Breakfast was not included, and if you wanted it, you had to arrange and pay for it the night before. The water pressure in the shower was so low it was barely usable, and the check-in process was confusing and unpleasant. It took place at a small table next to the bar, with only one staff member who was quite rude when I asked for help. For the price, I expected much better service and amenities. Sadly, the stunning view was the only highlight of our stay.

8

Jennifer

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great and the bed was very comfortable. I found the sound of sea lions to be a highlight of the hotel. There were two things we didn’t love: 1. The bathroom door doesn’t allow for privacy. It slides one way or the other leaving a gap on either side. 2. The female employee working the morning of 11.9.25 was very unfriendly, verging on rude. She seemed generally annoyed with us as soon as we sat down for breakfast. We hadn’t finished ordering our meal when she walked away. It felt like we were putting her out. All other staff we came across were great!

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Nicholas

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So so loud. Many people had complained about the sea lions but that’s not the issue we had. The 1st floor suite has a paper-thin roof, meaning you can hear EVERY SINGLE FOOTSTEP of the people staying in the room above you. Awful nights sleep. I spoke to front desk upon checking out and they acted surprised. Strange as it’s a structural problem, not variable like sea lions barked at each other. I gave the hotel multiple opportunities to respond to my feedback however after a month, and several emails, I’ve had zero response, so hopefully this review with serve as caution to avoid the 1st floor rooms AT ALL COSTS.

10

Teresa

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is right on the river. Staff was inviting and friendly from the start to the end.

6

Mary

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is adorable, but the staff was less than helpful. During check in, guests are provided with a glass of bubbly, which is a nice touch. While we were checking in and drinking our bubbly, a staff member needed to move past an older member of our party. The staff member simply walked up to a 78 year old woman and demanded she “move”. In fairness, the front desk is in the middle of their bar area, so I’m sure we were in the way, but some manners would have gone a long way. Also during the process, I asked if the hotel was not busy, if I could pay to upgrade to a view room and was told no, that I would have to call Expedia, because they monitor the room types and the hotel can not change them. Perhaps this is this is the case, but I have never heard that before or after that one night of our trip. During our check out, the same older member of our group asked the rude staff if it would be possible for her to call us a taxi and was told “No, I don’t do that. Call one yourself”. I do not typically leave negative reviews, the reason I am doing so in this case is because the owners of this property have obviously spared no expense renovating the place and they deserve to know what’s happening during the guest experience.

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Jeremiah

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire stay was perfect. The staff was as warm and welcoming as it gets. Extremely comfortable beds, beautiful location and the sea lions really were the cherry on top. Can’t wait to stay here again

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Location

Right on the Columbia River with excellent views and easy walking to downtown, trolley, and attractions. Repeated mentions of sea lions nearby, fun to watch but loud at night.

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Sara

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location! Great stay. Will return.

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Kathryn

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We always enjoy our stay at this clean boutique right on the water. We were able to ride the trolley for the first time and walk everywhere we wanted to go this trip.

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Brianna

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on the water. Love having breakfast and watching any ships come in!

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Marnina

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location along the water with wonderful views of the river. Very conveniently located along the boardwalk and easy walk into downtown area. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Phillip

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Comfortable, clean, excellent location, food and staff.

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Kenneth

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bowline Hotel is in an amazing location right on the Columbia River. Our room was very comfortable and the view was great. There were sea lions roaming under the pilings the hotel is build on, and in the water next to the hotel. The Bowline is in very easy driving distance to the museums and restaurants in Astoria, but the whole Astoria boardwalk area was not very lively the weekdays we were there. Parking is on the street unless you use the hotel's valet service. Our breakfast, which was not part of our room charge, was very nice. We would stay here again.

10

Maryellen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right on the water. Friendly and helpful staff. Walkable to everywhere in Astoria.

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Teresa

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is right on the river. Staff was inviting and friendly from the start to the end.

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K

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome views of the river (from river view rooms). Nice amenities, great location.

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theodore

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view on the River, easy access to downtown and excellent service from the staff were highlights. Also fun day trip to Long Beach Peninsula.

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Dining

On-site bar and restaurant earn frequent compliments for tasty food and cocktails; breakfast and room service are appreciated. Some note limited menu options or higher prices, and breakfast is typically not included.

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Ron

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is outstanding. Exceptionally clean. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. The views are incredible. And the food is some of the best I’ve ever had anywhere. And I am a foodie.

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Amy

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was drawn to this hotel by the beautiful seaside views in the photos and booked a night for a special birthday trip, despite the high price of around $480. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. There was no parking on-site — we had to rely on valet parking and pay extra. Breakfast was not included, and if you wanted it, you had to arrange and pay for it the night before. The water pressure in the shower was so low it was barely usable, and the check-in process was confusing and unpleasant. It took place at a small table next to the bar, with only one staff member who was quite rude when I asked for help. For the price, I expected much better service and amenities. Sadly, the stunning view was the only highlight of our stay.

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John

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The good: Very friendly and helpful staff. Great bar. Great location. But the restaurant has a limited menu (they ran out of everything we could eat for dinner and we had to find another option). Breakfast is not included and options are limited. Here’s the big one: Extremely soft, low and uncomfortable bed. We stay in a lot of hotels and have never encountered a bed like this.

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James

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very special hotel. Staff is excellent, super helpful and friendly. Restaurant and bar are top notch. Can’t wait to come back.

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ASHLEY

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bowline is amazing! We loved the property and had drinks that night, which were delicious. We upgraded to a river view and I'm so glad we did. We had a little balcony and sat outside with our complimentary champagne when we arrived. The bed was very comfortable, and it was very nicely decorated. We could walk everywhere downtown and found the hotel to be very quaint. I can't wait to stay there again!

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Robbin

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean and well appointed. The location is fabulous for someone who wants to walk around Astoria and enjoy all the shops and great seafood. The staff were attentive and welcoming. The Knot's food was great quality and their drinks, delicious! Try the Mai Tai!

10

Paul

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in a fun town. Great views. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast available. The view is stupendous.

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Mary

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely top notch. Might be one of my favorite hotel experiences. The room is awesome. The view stunning! The food excellent! Walking distance to everything. The bed and linens are heaven and the sauna looking out to the river and cargo ships absolutely masterful! We ate dinner out on the patio next to the fire pit and had dessert in our room. The dessert was unbelievable. I can’t wait for breakfast to have room service again. And on top of all that check out isn’t. Until 12 o’clock! This is a must have experience.

10

Raphael

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms have a lovely view right over the Columbia River. You can watch the seals and sea lions all day! (The sea lions aren’t that noisy but you can definitely hear them.) The bar had surprisingly good food. Probably better than the other meals we had in Astoria! Very friendly service

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leila

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The guest services are wonderful, and welcoming. The room was just gorgeous. The food for both breakfast and dinner was delicious.

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Ice House Suite 1St Floor

River View King 1St Floor

Luxe Ice House King 2Nd Floor

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Trolley View King 2Nd Floor (No Pets)

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Trolley View King 1St Floor

Luxe River View King 1St Floor

Luxe River View King 2Nd Floor (No Pets)

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